Chocolate has earned the title “health food” in the last decade. But like wine, coconut butter, almond flour and so many foods in the health and fitness world that are celebrated for their nutritional benefits, how healthy is it really and how much should you eat?… Read More
Are You Eating Enough Fish? (Plus, Tangy Tuna Salad Recipe)
Confession: I rarely consume the recommended 2 servings of fish per week (8-12oz). This isn’t because I don’t like fish. On the contrary, I adore fish and most types of seafood including scallops, crab, and lobster! And all through pregnancy I have been dreaming of some really good sushi!!… Read More
Prunes…GI Health Benefits and Beyond
Some foods don’t have a sexy name or an enticing appearance but such foods, like prunes, should not be underestimated for their tasty flavor and notable health benefits. My 1 ½ year old daughter frequently asks for them by name at snack time! … Read More
4 Foods to Boost Fiber
“I’m on a high fiber diet. When I get hungry, I buy more yarn.”— Unknown
Say the word fiber and these are some of the images that pop into our minds:
Sawdust
Cardboard
Bark
Celery
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Unfortunate for many, it often brings an unpleasant and quite unappetizing picture to mind. … Read More
Dressing Up Your Salads
Take a look at almost anyone’s refrigerator door and you will likely find a bottle (or two or three) of their favorite salad dressing. Which one do you choose when you are at the grocery store? What makes you buy that one in particular?… Read More